Best Daycares in Greenwood, SC — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Greenwood's 18 daycares, 16 (89%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above South Carolina's statewide rate of 73%. Locally, providers average 3.1 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.9 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with South Carolina averages of 2.9 on Process and 4.6 on Structural.
The local market includes 16 centers and 2 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than South Carolina's average of 29%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Greenwood. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the South Carolina methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Greenwood
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Greenwood: 4.5 (Sample of 18).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Greenwood: 3.1 (Sample of 7).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Greenwood: 4.9 (Sample of 18).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Greenwood?
- There are 18 licensed child care providers in Greenwood.
- What percentage of Greenwood daycares have high quality ratings?
- 89% of Greenwood daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 73% statewide in South Carolina.
- What types of childcare are available in Greenwood?
- 16 center-based, 2 home-based providers operate in Greenwood.
- How do Greenwood daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of South Carolina?
- Greenwood daycares average 3.1 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a South Carolina statewide average of 2.9.
- Is there financial help for childcare in South Carolina?
- South Carolina offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in South Carolina